Healthcare Administration Salary Information

Find out what you’ll earn in a health administration career.

Healthcare Administration Salary

According to the most recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median national annual salary for medical and health services managers is $96,540. Earnings of medical and health services managers vary by type and size of the facility where you work, and by level of responsibility.

A full-time health care administrator will typically be offered a benefits package including health care, vacation and holiday pay and sick leave and a 401(k) plan.

Healthcare Administrator Earning Potential

As a healthcare administrator, your earning potential over the course of your career is likely to grow as the medical field also grows. Health care administrators, who start out relatively small, managing single departments rather than whole practices, will usually find that they can advance with some experience.

Healthcare Administration Job Outlook

Employment of healthcare administrators is expected to grow 20 percent through 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations.

As the large population of baby boomers lives longer and remains active later in life, the healthcare industry overall will see an increase in demand for medical services. Managers serve a vital role in organizing and managing medical information, and staff in the industry.

*The salary information listed is based on a national average, unless noted. Actual salaries may vary greatly based on specialization within the field, location, years of experience and a variety of other factors. National long-term projections of employment growth may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.